Abstract: This study aims to
determine the reletionship between the knowledge of young women about
menstruation and hygienic behavior during menstruation at SMA1 Benai, district
of Benai, Kuantan Singingi. Number of samples is 70 people who were taken by
using a random sampling technique. Instruments used in this study is a
questionnaire with 24 statements. Results are analyzed using unvaried analysis
and presented in a frequency distribution table. The result of this study
indicates 55,0% of respondents have a high hygienic behavior at the time of
menstruation. Respondents with a high knowledge of the 70 respondents who have
menstruation hygienic behaviors positive in 22 (55.0%). Respondents with
knowledge being the majority have hygienic behavior during menstruation
positive in 6 (66.7%). Respondents with a majority having low knowledge on
menstruation hygienic behaviors negatively by 12 (57.1%). Statistical analysis
showed value P = 0.048 where P value < α (0.05) it can be concluded that
there is a significant relationship between knowledge of the hygienic behavior
during menstruation. Based on these results, it is suggested to the leaders and
teaching staff of SMA 1 Benai to provide education about reproductive health
and education about the importance of hygiene during menstruation, so that
students will gain a comprehensive knowledge.